This practical training helps French-speaking professionals in Quebec identify and correct the most common errors in written English, particularly those influenced by French. Thanks to an approach focused on real-world workplace usage, participants improve the clarity, accuracy, and credibility of their written communications. The training emphasizes effective structures, good word choices, prepositions, and common pitfalls in order to produce more natural and professional texts. This is an essential foundation for writing in English with greater confidence and consistency in any organizational context.
Objectives
To provide French speakers with the knowledge and skills required to identify and correct the most common mistakes by putting into practice the rules and conventions of contemporary English writing.
Is it for you ?
French-speaking professionals in Quebec who use written English in their work and want to produce clearer, more natural communications that are consistent with professional practices. The course is intended for employees, managers, self-employed workers, communications professionals, administrative teams, customer service specialists, project managers, consultants, analysts, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve the quality of their written English in a professional setting.
Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of English.
Your benefits
Content
DAY 1
Part 1 • Introduction
This first section defines the linguistic objectives of the training. It also outlines the different categories of errors frequently made by French speakers.
- Presentation of the objectives and learning plan
- Overview of common types of errors such as calques, gallicisms, inappropriate vocabulary, and structures influenced by French
Part 2 • Mastering structures to clarify the message
You will cover the essential rules of English structure to make your sentences more natural.
- Order of adverbs and adjectives in a sentence
- Use of hyphens and apostrophes
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Part 3 • Better understanding English sentence structures
Strengthen your understanding of simple and complex structures to improve your fluency and accuracy.
- Basic and complex structures
- Comparisons between English and French structures
- Common errors and how to avoid them
DAY 2
Part 4 • Choosing the right words to express exactly what you mean
This section focuses on vocabulary, prepositions, and lexical choices that change the meaning of a sentence. It helps you eliminate ambiguity and communicate more effectively.
Prepositions
- Practical differentiation to choose between in/at/on
- How phrasal verbs work
- Distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs
Easily confused words
- Overview of easily confused words such as make and do, speak and talk, watch and look, etc.
- Identification of false friends influenced by French
- Simple rules and tips for choosing the right term
- Presentation of other useful options to enrich vocabulary
Unnecessary words
- Spotting overused words such as that, which, the, do, and other calques
- Tips for simplifying, streamlining, and making your sentences sound more natural
Part 5 – Consolidating your learning and continuing improvement
Integrate what you have learned into your daily practice
- Apply the concepts in day‑to‑day situations
- Develop a personal action plan
Notes
Note: Explanations may be provided in French in order to ensure a good understanding of the concepts covered. This course does not include a review of verb tenses, which is covered in Course CM115.
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Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in virtual format. Dates and locations are provided when you select your session below. If you have any questions regarding registration, schedules, the language of instruction, or cancellation policies, please consult our FAQ .
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